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Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United fixture

Crewe Alex. prepare to entertain Leeds United at The Alexandra Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was just last season, in January 2008, with Leeds Utd. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Railwaymen in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 06 SepLeeds Utd.5 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 23 FebLeeds Utd.1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2007/2008Mon 14 JanCrewe Alex.0-1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 22 AprLeeds Utd.1 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 01 NovCrewe Alex.1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 01 JanLeeds Utd.0 - 2Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 18 SepCrewe Alex.2 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Railwaymen in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Crewe Alex., Leeds Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Crewe Alex. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 37 matches. Leeds Utd.'s total of 62 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.632110511
Leeds Utd.642013514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crewe Alex. are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Leeds Utd. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Leeds Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.